Monday, May 12, 2025

Let's Do The News! (May 12, 2025)

         

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Over 68 million Filipino voters have taken part in the 2025 midterm elections, voting for Senate, House, and local positions. This election reflects the escalating Marcos-Duterte family rivalry, with the Senate races pivotal for PBBM's political influence amid a public fallout since their 2022 alliance. It also aligns with heightened tensions as the COMELEC faces scrutiny over election integrity.

- HAMAS says it will release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander as part of efforts to reach a Gaza ceasefire.

- Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky offers to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukraine to agree to direct talks with Russia.

- Daihatsu teases next-generation Move set for June release. For the first time, the next-generation Move will have dual sliding doors.

Sir Tom Farmer, the founder of Kwik Fit, passed away at the age of 84. Kwik Fit is a car servicing and repair company based in the United Kingdom. As of May 2025, the company operates over six hundred locations across the UK.

- The second-generation Citroen C5 Aircross was unveiled.

2026 Citroen C5 Aircross

- Japan's METI says that unauthorized use of voices in generative AI is likely illegal, citing music videos and alarm clocks using AI trained on someone's voice without permission.

- The Love Live! franchise has announced the cast for its new project, "Ikizulive! LOVE LIVE! BLUEBIRD," which will be available on X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube. The cast includes:

  • Honon Ayasaki as Polka Takahashi
  • Rina Endo as Mai Azabu
  • Seri Miyano as Akira Goto
  • Kokoro Fujino as Hanabi Komagata
  • Aiha Sakano as Miracle Kanazawa
  • Ria Seko as Noriko Chofu
  • Yuki Okumura as Yukuri Harumiya
  • Akane Amasawa as Aurora Konohana
  • Honoka Kotomori as Midori Yamada
  • Aoi Suzunose as Shion Sasaki

This announcement highlights the exciting new direction of the franchise with its talented voice cast.


- Son Naeun signs with a new agency after leaving YG.


- Boy group SHINee confirmed to release a new single for their 17th debut anniversary.


TTFN.

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